9 Jeff Sessions Quotes About Russia That Show A Remarkable Transformation

Attorney General Jeff Sessions is in hot water following revelations that he met twice with Russia's ambassador to the U.S. during the 2016 presidential campaign. As a result, he agreed Thursday to recuse himself from any investigations into Russian interference in the 2016 election. The episode has put a spotlight on the fact that Sessions' feelings about Russia have shifted significantly over time, as the many of Sessions' quotes about Russia demonstrate.

One notable thing about all of this is that for most of his career as a senator, Sessions has been extremely critical of Russia. But shortly after endorsing Trump in February 2016, Sessions softened his position, and has since struck a much more conciliatory tone towards America's former Cold War rival. Sessions' transformation from hawk to dove on Russia has been fascinating to watch. Let's take a look at some of his choicest quotes about Russia.

They're Not Reliable

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We as a nation are going to have to face up to the fact that the Russians are not reliable. They may not be reliable as a partner in space; they certainly are not reliable in helping to contain the proliferation of nuclear weapons.